Yeah, plus one from me on that. Also no stupid one minute intro, and no nauseating, shaky/whirling around camera work. Tripods are a viewer's best friend!
@@ichicken5052 I should start playing the lottery then lol. I've had to remove and replace the same tire on my cars quite a few times and I've also done it for a few friends using the method of marking the tire in the position to which it came off. I still take it and get it checked at a shop to see if it's in balance and everytime they have been.
I used one of these the other day at my friends dads garage and I'm getting one! My tire store down the street started charging $20 just to put a tire on a bare wheel. Hell with that.
I have one of those entire changers also. It has come in very handy. Used it many times. I hate waiting at an automotive repair place and customer service is a thing of the past.
To make mounting/dismounting easier, push down on the tire opposite of the tool. That will get it into the center, smaller part of the wheel so it does not need to stretch anywhere near as much. May be more difficult on such a wide, low-profile tire, but should still be possible once the bead is unstuck.
I enjoyed seeing the duckbill adapter in use. Regarding the nail puncture in the tread, I have always used a $7 walmart plug kit and fixed the tire right on the car. I have done dozens over the last 30 years and never had a leak.
For real!! I use to bust a nut removing/installing tires. Plugs have been a huge time saver for me. Still use one of these to replace tires, but mine doesn't have the clamp and I had to make a whole new bead breaker 3x heavier. The one that it came with was just like his and bent on the first use.
One tip for you, cut a rectangle of thick plastic from a washer fluid or antifreeze jug and fold it around the bead breaker. That will prevent scratches to the wheel and let you sink it down against the bead for easier breaking. I need to get me one of those Lucid adapters!
I had a tire with a nail in it exactly where he had it and no one wanted to fix it, just wanted to sell me a new tire. I used to fix tires at my dads gas station and never had a problem patching a nail at that spot. Finally convinced a garage to patch it and never had a problem with it. I swear no one wants to fix tires anymore.
@@algeriathelandofterrorists3329 but it was not in the curve, it was a half an inch on the flat side but no one wants to fix anything these days. I used to work in my dads garage fixing tires and I patched them all the time even on the curves and it was never an issue. Sidewalls are a little trickier because the tire is only two ply on the sides but for me that was no problem either. Put a patch on it and then put a tube in and problem solved.
Thank you for your video. I once had a new set of tires mounted on new American Racing Wheels at the Tire Rack in South Bend Indiana . They actually let you in their huge shop while they are doing tire work. I observed them putting a new wheel on the tire machine with now tire and spinning it. I asked the guy why they did that and he said they check them for runout and balance before the new tire goes on. I was impressed. Low profile tires are harder to work with than regular tires and Runflats are a different game altogether.
Mr. Matt, I can't believe how detailed you explained on how to change or dismount a tire properly and handy as DIY way with Harbor Freight with a Lucid adapter tool. Need one for my CtsV. Sometimes it's scary to swing by at a tire shop. Thank you for your video, totally explained how to use the tool property.
Awesome video !!! I wasn't expecting the tire repair portion. . A "Double Feature". Like some mentioned, best demo video on Harbor freight tire changer. Great job.
Lubricate the inside face of the tyre bead before mounting it on the wheel. The mounting tool also slides against the inside face (15:43 here) and lubrication will make it slide easier.
1) well constructed video 2) love that you enjoy doing all this yourself 3) I'd just use a plug but the internal patch is +++! 4) thank you... never knew about the accessory for the tire changer
I have been using the same Harbor Freight tire changer on the farm for at least 15 years. I bought it on sale and it has paid for itself time and again. I have always used soapy water in a spray bottle for lube and it has never failed me. TT
Prior to unmounting your tire leave the object in the tire makes it easier to find the hole, put a mark on your tire inline with the valve stem, so you can line it back up when remounting for the tire balance. Break the bead on the inside first, get some tire patch adhesive it will make a better repair, and lube the beads prior to reinstalling the tire. Ive done a gazillion tires just speaking from experience, hope this will help in the future
If you mark the tire where the valve stem is before, then when you put it back together you match up the mark and the valve stem so that the tire is still balanced!
The guys got money, I mean a lift in your garage. If I had cash I'd have all the toys also. He likes being Independent. In today's society.., that's a plus ! Way to go.
First thing to do is mark the rim and tire to be sure and replace the tire exactly where is was on the rim, to be sure the tire will remain balanced. If you just put the tire back on anywhere, it will no longer be balanced. Good video
Taking out the valve core and using some soapy water when you break the bead makes it even easier. I use a slide hammer setup to break the bead as I don't have the space for the machine. From a fellow DIY'er, thanks for the video.
You are right, the plug patch is better because it will prevent water intrusion to the steel belts which can lead to rust and degradation of the tire. That is what I will use for all future repairs. Thanks for your input.
I would not dismount tire and change or fix it for just a simple nail, just use a plug and done. I had plugs last over 8 years in tires, the full life of the tire. Thanks for the demo of this tire changer with duck bill mod.
I was thinking the same thing. Could have been solved in 5 minutes with a sticky rope plug. I’ve plugged multiple screw/nail holes in my truck tires and they all lasted for the life of the tire. But still good to see this process. I’ve changed tires using tire spoons, and this method is definitely easier.
@@n9amiwavelengthradio Good thing I didn’t know that before! I’d have been so scared. FWIW glue/rope plugs will survive multiple burnouts, and the vulcanizing plugs are even better. You don’t have to get inside and do patches. None of those are structural to the tire, they just stop air leakage. I’m less nervous about a plug than I am about schrader valve stems.
I definitely agree with your comment about not really doing this to save money but that us D.I.Y.er's like to do our own maintenance and enjoy working with our hands. Thanks for the video.
Can you talk more about the duck bill assembly? I purchased a similar assembly but mine doesn't have the bearings on the top and bottom where it connects to the pole. I'd like to see how the bearings fit and work threading into the pole. Thanks
Isn't there a tapered cone on the machine to center the wheel?? I always thought those were the best looking GT500 rims.. Why Ford insists on continuing to use 19" rims vs. 20" on the Mustangs evades me...
The Lucid adapter has been working great for me, I just which it wasn't so expensive. If I had some decent welding skills, I would have made my own as you did.
You will absolutely save money doing this yourself. I currently have all these tools in my Amazon cart for $175. If you change out two sets of tires you have paid for the tools. You're gonna spend at least 25 a wheel to get tires mounted. It is absolutely worth the small investment.
Tip, use diagonal cutter to pull objects out of tires. Don't cut them, just gets a better grip. Some nails and screws the head wear off, nothing to pry against.
Really enjoyed this one, having always relied on the local tire dealer to repair punctures. This takes all of the mystery out of it; not unlike repairing my bicycle's flats!
IDK if this was mentioned before in another comment, but some of us are here to overcome a steep learning curve for the HF tire changer. Small differences in technique can have an outsized impact. In that vein, the video is very enlightening but I would love to see what has been edited out 16:23. The video halts and restarts with the Lucid head in a different configuration and with a bead retainer installed. What challenges did you encounter and how did you overcome them? If the missing portion is long or has bad camera angles, or shows you cursing, so be it. Dwell on those steps because IMO they are important to see.
I bought one of those HF, but have not used it yet. I have found that a Magic Eraser works well to get the old rubber off an aluminum rim without scratching it.
I didn’t realize they had adapters for those harbor freight changers. I went with a no mar for my motorcycle and it works well for trailer tires and some automotive.
I clean up the wheel with a wire wheel on a 9" Grinder.. I use Freylube Rim Grease on the bead area. It dries to a sticky substance that helps to seal the bead.. Yet it makes it easier to brake the bead down 10 years later.
A year later, how did the patch hold up? Of course I noticed those tires were almost ready to need replacing so maybe never made it another year just based on tread.
Also it is best to start stitching from the center and work your way to either side as it won't let air get stuck in there. And helps if you keep one of the plastic covers on the patch so you keep it nice and clean, put it on and pull the little plastic off
Like yourself, I love independence and self reliance. And besides that, if you want to have it done properly, well than you will have to do it yourself. That's my motto.
I have never had a plug type repair fail or cause an unbalanced situation. Fast and easy and with a lift you don't even need to remove the tire/wheel from the car. [Edit] In many cases you don't even need a lift like yours.
I’ve had good results from the rope plugs, but the reamer tool does a fair bit of damage to the steel belts, making the tire weaker, and generally unsafe for high speed operation. I had a tire fail from major belt separation from rope plugs on an interstate drive. Lucky it was a rear wheel on an AWD car.
@@wallacegrommet9343 I guess anything is possible but not the norm. To many people have used plugs for too long without any problems including myself. Now if you trying to plug a hole from bolt or large object I wouldn't even attempt to patch it from the inside. It's all subjective anyway. It all boils down to what you trust the most or trust to do the job you need it to do.
Same here. In most cases a plug will last for the life of your tire without any issues. His setup is a good investment for those who have space, time and money
I have plugged payloader tires and just recently a combine tire that took 4 plugs to fill the hole from a bone puncture. Lasted all harvest season and the combine is huge, it holds 24k lbs of grain alone so I have full faith in plugs. Also had to plug a traditional tire repair I did after some hay stubble poked through the old hole and punctured the patch
How about at 75 miles per hour? Different conditions, absolutely. The plug I use is better called a patch plug. It’s both! The plug fills and bonds to the hole in the tread casing, and the patch inside seals the puncture. Dismount required, obviously. Living in Washington, I take advantage of Les Schwab tire shops, who patch tires for free as a goodwill public relations practice.
With a clean hole, like that nail made, I just use the method where you use the plug method. Clean up the hole with the provided awl that looks like a coarse file. Attach the patch plug to the inserter, Apply the glue to the plug, and insert the plug into the hole. Wait for glue to set. Air up the tire, trim off the excess, and repair is done in less than 10 minutes.
I've manually done tires with tire irons...I worked for a school bus company and they always did those big tires with irons on the floor! I've done bike and motorcycle tires for a long long time, and now am doing tractor tires. I 'cheat' and mount the rim to my workbench LOL. I just ordered a bubble balancer...so I should be inde on tires and balancing instead of paying $20 and 30 min drive time everytime PLUS I now have 24/7 access to repairs!
Most nail leaks can be plugged without taking them off the rim. I have a plug in a motorcycle tire that has been there since 2006 that the dealership told me wouldn’t last a day…But I digress, I came here to watch the HF tire remover video and you did a great job. I like your adaptations and plan to make my own version to save a few bucks…welding isn’t free but if you already have the metal…
I agree re good old' fashioned plugs - they work great (but having a better grade "T-handle" insertion tool is essential... also rubber cement to ease the plug in & enhance the seal). Here's a link to a vid showing z DIY version of the Lucid upgrade: ruclips.net/video/4uauYavnP7Q/видео.html
I wonder where you could find a tire store that would take the time to do the job right. I'm in Fairport, NY and I haven't found one. I had a slow leak and my local Firestone tried twice to fix my leaky tire, charged me both times, and failed miserably.
I’ve been a mechanic for 55 years and I just wanted to know why didn’t you just plug it? It would’ve been a lot easier to plug it while the tire was on the vehicle plugs or a lot more practical than patching tire I’ve known people to patch a tire and a few weeks later have to plug it, because the patch fell off inside
Should have used a patch plug, now moisture can get into the hole and rust the belt, causing a dangerous blow out later on. The patch plug is used by all tire shops for that very reason
That patch was ridiculous garbage. After that much labor you better be installing a plug patch. The underside of that patch is exposed to the elements...period. I changed and patched tires professionally for years. Thousands and thousands. Sometimes hundreds a day. Watching that was cringe.
Nicely done! I have The same Tire changer and I Fabricated an Attachment that goes on and off as needed to do Motorcycle Tires! How do you like The Lucid Adapter?
I do nearly all of the mechanical work on my four cars. I'm quite happy to DIY brakes, shocks, CV joints, injectors, plugs, paint correction, and all sorts of repairs, especially those requiring lots of skilled labor. But somethings are best hired out. Mounting tires is one of them or any other grunt work requiring a specialized machine but not much brain power. My local tire guy does this for $25 including remove, repair, balance, and mount. I don't donate to any charity or church because the directors all fly on private Gulfstream jets. So I pay the tire shop the going rate and toss the guy who does the actual work an extra twenty bucks. That's my personal form of helping others out in a direct way without any private jets. involved. For a big job like a transmission swap, I usually tip fifty or a hundred bucks. Works good, makes me feel good, helps out the worker, and usually results in a little extra attention to detail on the part of the employee. Nice video though.
Best thing to put tires is dawn dish soap in a spray bottle with water also makes it easier to get off.. always mark your valve stem with chalk on the tire and align the marks up while installing tire.. never have to worry about balance...
I was wondering why you didn’t just use a wheel plug instead of breaking the tire completely down to fix it, unless you wanted to demonstrate how your harbor freight wheel changer worked?😊
I heard in your video that you balance your own tires. Could you do a video on that as well. Thank you for that full walk through on the Harbor Freight tire changer.
I do have another set of tires and wheels with a slow leak around the rim that I intend to do a video on, so I will include the balancing of these wheels as well. I should be able to get to it within the next two weeks. Thanks for your interest and input. Have a great day!
Mainly good stuff, practice with your bar, using the correct side to dismount. The hooked side is for mounting, soap the bar up a bit and slide it in there, starting by the stem, and push down with one hand or have a buddy do it on the side opposite the stem. This makes it much much easier to pry it off
What size of shrink heat tubing you used for the tire iron? I scratched a little bit the rim with the tire iron even though I had it tape? Also…do you like the blue rim protectors you had on at one moment?
Hello n God bless. I like the way you made your video on removal and installation of the tire. I was wondering where did you order hour center piece with duck bill, it looks sturdy and less shifting. Plus the screw down bolt/housing is very good. If you can please let me know where I can order one for mine, I'd appreciate it. Thank you for making your video, it helps me to improve my ability to do my tires.
A hydraulic lift and a manual tire changer. Skimp here to go all out there. Nice! I dont have any of those. Hahaha! But I'd love to have both... Nice job!
The 17:05 mark, the cut in the video where all of the cussing happens while trying to seal the bead and keep the air in. :) I enjoyed this video, Cheers!
Hi, excellent video. You're the first person to use the harbor freight changer to replace a larger wheel/lower profile tire, which is the same application for my Minis. You also mentioned that you had a tire balancer. May I ask which one you use? Thanks
Sure, the balancer I have is the bubble balancer from Harbor Freight, it works very well, but can only balance statically not dynamically. A dynamic balance will require a more sophisticated balancer that spins the wheel. The static balancer usually works well for most tires and narrow wheels, but will fall short if the tire has an imbalance from the inside to outside of the tire. Have a great day!
Good DIY video for a home gamer. That Harbor Fright tire changer looks like a good bang for the buck tool for occasional use. I need five new mud and snow tires for my new-to-me Japanese mini truck and I'd like to do them one at a time so I can sand blast and powder coat the rims, and that would be a big hassle for a tire shop.
Tire shop wouldn't do it ( wait on you to clean & paint ) . This needs to be bolted down some how . Like here he bolted to floor , I've seen people use 4'×4' ×2 plywood 3/4" .
@@davidwhite4474 - I haven't done the tire swap and rim powder coating yet but have decided to do them one at a time, myself. The mini truck uses small tires that are probably not much more difficult to remove and install than motorcycle tires. If it's a problem, I'll get a Harbor Freight tire changer. I'll static balance the tire myself too. It's a low speed truck with small tires and probably doesn't need dynamic balancing.
best way to not scratch or damage the rim edge is simply to turn the rim upside down with the face pointing downwards. Just cut a hole in a rubber mat and place it on the top surface of the harbor freight tire changer. When working on the backside it doesn't matter if you get some minor scratches
Perfect demo. No stupid music, good editing. Thanks.
Yeah, plus one from me on that. Also no stupid one minute intro, and no nauseating, shaky/whirling around camera work. Tripods are a viewer's best friend!
Lousy audio, any music would have been preferable to this.
Right on about that damn music.
Agreed. Can't stand all that so called music.😏
You need to mark the tire at the valve stem so you can remount it in the same position to keep it balanced when finished.
Matt marked the tire at the nail and on the rim, so it is effectively the same.
doesnt always return to balance....infact nearly never...
@@ichicken5052 I should start playing the lottery then lol. I've had to remove and replace the same tire on my cars quite a few times and I've also done it for a few friends using the method of marking the tire in the position to which it came off. I still take it and get it checked at a shop to see if it's in balance and everytime they have been.
He did say something to that effect.
@@ichicken5052 How accurate is “balanced” anyway.
I used one of these the other day at my friends dads garage and I'm getting one! My tire store down the street started charging $20 just to put a tire on a bare wheel. Hell with that.
I have one of those entire changers also. It has come in very handy. Used it many times. I hate waiting at an automotive repair place and customer service is a thing of the past.
Not to mention the techs at tire places tend to work fast, scratch wheels and over-torque lug nuts.
To make mounting/dismounting easier, push down on the tire opposite of the tool. That will get it into the center, smaller part of the wheel so it does not need to stretch anywhere near as much. May be more difficult on such a wide, low-profile tire, but should still be possible once the bead is unstuck.
I enjoyed seeing the duckbill adapter in use. Regarding the nail puncture in the tread, I have always used a $7 walmart plug kit and fixed the tire right on the car. I have done dozens over the last 30 years and never had a leak.
For real!! I use to bust a nut removing/installing tires. Plugs have been a huge time saver for me. Still use one of these to replace tires, but mine doesn't have the clamp and I had to make a whole new bead breaker 3x heavier. The one that it came with was just like his and bent on the first use.
One of the best detailed videos ever made! Well done! No stupid music background music or skipping steps. You are awesome!
One tip for you, cut a rectangle of thick plastic from a washer fluid or antifreeze jug and fold it around the bead breaker. That will prevent scratches to the wheel and let you sink it down against the bead for easier breaking. I need to get me one of those Lucid adapters!
Make one diy it’s cheaper
I had a tire with a nail in it exactly where he had it and no one wanted to fix it, just wanted to sell me a new tire. I used to fix tires at my dads gas station and never had a problem patching a nail at that spot. Finally convinced a garage to patch it and never had a problem with it. I swear no one wants to fix tires anymore.
They don't want to fix it becuz it's in the curve of the tire no one want that liability....
@@algeriathelandofterrorists3329 but it was not in the curve, it was a half an inch on the flat side but no one wants to fix anything these days. I used to work in my dads garage fixing tires and I patched them all the time even on the curves and it was never an issue. Sidewalls are a little trickier because the tire is only two ply on the sides but for me that was no problem either. Put a patch on it and then put a tube in and problem solved.
Thank you for your video. I once had a new set of tires mounted on new American Racing Wheels at the Tire Rack in South Bend Indiana . They actually let you in their huge shop while they are doing tire work. I observed them putting a new wheel on the tire machine with now tire and spinning it. I asked the guy why they did that and he said they check them for runout and balance before the new tire goes on. I was impressed. Low profile tires are harder to work with than regular tires and Runflats are a different game altogether.
You have a very nice setup.
By far, the best demonstration of harbor freights diy tire changer. Thank you for sharing Matt!
Subscribed!!!!!
Mr. Matt, I can't believe how detailed you explained on how to change or dismount a tire properly and handy as DIY way with Harbor Freight with a Lucid adapter tool. Need one for my CtsV. Sometimes it's scary to swing by at a tire shop. Thank you for your video, totally explained how to use the tool property.
Awesome video !!! I wasn't expecting the tire repair portion. . A "Double Feature". Like some mentioned, best demo video on Harbor freight tire changer. Great job.
Often easier to initially seat the tire by leaving the Schrader valve out as it allows for a higher volume of air to enter the tire.
Right. And using an air blow gun gives more air flow than an inflator, for easier bead seating.
Thank you for showing this on a low-profile tire and using the Lucid adapter. I have made up my mine after watching.
You should add link where you buy the lucid adapter ...its more convenient and save time looking for it...
Thanks for sharing. Like the bungee idea for the bead breaker. I really enjoyed making my own duck bill manual tire changer.
Great video! I haven't seen someone do their own tire repair in decades! You are SO RIGHT about your attention to detail. Great job!
I agree it’s not about saving money or time. I for one just enjoy doing my own work. I get to control the care and quality of work.
Lubricate the inside face of the tyre bead before mounting it on the wheel. The mounting tool also slides against the inside face (15:43 here) and lubrication will make it slide easier.
Love people who take pride in their work. It’s not about how fast the job gets done.
1) well constructed video
2) love that you enjoy doing all this yourself
3) I'd just use a plug but the internal patch is +++!
4) thank you... never knew about the accessory for the tire changer
I have been using the same Harbor Freight tire changer on the farm for at least 15 years. I bought it on sale and it has paid for itself time and again. I have always used soapy water in a spray bottle for lube and it has never failed me. TT
I also used the soapy water for leak detection. If there is a leak it will bubble. Also use it to detect AC leaks etc.
Prior to unmounting your tire leave the object in the tire makes it easier to find the hole, put a mark on your tire inline with the valve stem, so you can line it back up when remounting for the tire balance. Break the bead on the inside first, get some tire patch adhesive it will make a better repair, and lube the beads prior to reinstalling the tire. Ive done a gazillion tires just speaking from experience, hope this will help in the future
That’s exactly how it was done in the video.
Very nicely demo and you got an amazing garage setup👍
Matt... Thank you so much for the full walkthrough. I was just looking for a quick tutorial on the Lucid adapter, but this was great!
One thing to also do while you have the tire apart is to put a new valve stem in. They are very cheap and well worth it.
If you mark the tire where the valve stem is before, then when you put it back together you match up the mark and the valve stem so that the tire is still balanced!
The guys got money, I mean a lift in your garage. If I had cash I'd have all the toys also. He likes being Independent. In today's society.., that's a plus ! Way to go.
You don't look like a mecanic.You look an accountant. But you have very good mechanical skills and instincts.
First thing to do is mark the rim and tire to be sure and replace the tire exactly where is was on the rim, to be sure the tire will remain balanced. If you just put the tire back on anywhere, it will no longer be balanced. Good video
Taking out the valve core and using some soapy water when you break the bead makes it even easier. I use a slide hammer setup to break the bead as I don't have the space for the machine. From a fellow DIY'er, thanks for the video.
I like that combination plug patch they make it seems like it would be the way to go, but I could be wrong, but it seems better
You are right, the plug patch is better because it will prevent water intrusion to the steel belts which can lead to rust and degradation of the tire. That is what I will use for all future repairs. Thanks for your input.
I would not dismount tire and change or fix it for just a simple nail, just use a plug and done. I had plugs last over 8 years in tires, the full life of the tire. Thanks for the demo of this tire changer with duck bill mod.
You've had tires with plugs for 8 years!! My Lort.
I was thinking the same thing. Could have been solved in 5 minutes with a sticky rope plug. I’ve plugged multiple screw/nail holes in my truck tires and they all lasted for the life of the tire. But still good to see this process. I’ve changed tires using tire spoons, and this method is definitely easier.
A plug aint worth a shit when your rocketing a gt500 at 100mph. So you and your delicate is prob fine
@@n9amiwavelengthradio A plug will handle 100 mph just fine.
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Good thing I didn’t know that before!
I’d have been so scared.
FWIW glue/rope plugs will survive multiple burnouts, and the vulcanizing plugs are even better. You don’t have to get inside and do patches. None of those are structural to the tire, they just stop air leakage.
I’m less nervous about a plug than I am about schrader valve stems.
I definitely agree with your comment about not really doing this to save money but that us D.I.Y.er's like to do our own maintenance and enjoy working with our hands. Thanks for the video.
Can you talk more about the duck bill assembly? I purchased a similar assembly but mine doesn't have the bearings on the top and bottom where it connects to the pole. I'd like to see how the bearings fit and work threading into the pole. Thanks
Isn't there a tapered cone on the machine to center the wheel?? I always thought those were the best looking GT500 rims.. Why Ford insists on continuing to use 19" rims vs. 20" on the Mustangs evades me...
Yes, the centering cone is on the bottom side.
The Lucid adapter has been working great for me, I just which it wasn't so expensive. If I had some decent welding skills, I would have made my own as you did.
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Nice clear video Matt. Where did you get your Lucid adapter?
thank you for posting. very clear, natural narration.
Thanks for showing us that this tire changer will work with custom wheels and over the 16” stated ad. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
You will absolutely save money doing this yourself. I currently have all these tools in my Amazon cart for $175. If you change out two sets of tires you have paid for the tools. You're gonna spend at least 25 a wheel to get tires mounted. It is absolutely worth the small investment.
Hit the nail on the head with why people like to do things themselves. It is simply NOT about money!
Is your Lucid adapter the “lite” duty version or the heavy duty version?
Where did you get the lucid adapter from?
Tip, use diagonal cutter to pull objects out of tires. Don't cut them, just gets a better grip. Some nails and screws the head wear off, nothing to pry against.
Great stud idea and fantastic attention to detail. Exactly why I diy my vehicles. Thanks for the vid.
Really enjoyed this one, having always relied on the local tire dealer to repair punctures. This takes all of the mystery out of it; not unlike repairing my bicycle's flats!
IDK if this was mentioned before in another comment, but some of us are here to overcome a steep learning curve for the HF tire changer. Small differences in technique can have an outsized impact.
In that vein, the video is very enlightening but I would love to see what has been edited out 16:23. The video halts and restarts with the Lucid head in a different configuration and with a bead retainer installed. What challenges did you encounter and how did you overcome them?
If the missing portion is long or has bad camera angles, or shows you cursing, so be it. Dwell on those steps because IMO they are important to see.
Looks like you bypassed the Bead seating.. It is a good idea to leave the valve out until both beads have seated
I bought one of those HF, but have not used it yet. I have found that a Magic Eraser works well to get the old rubber off an aluminum rim without scratching it.
good video. There are plugs that have a stem that goes thru the puncture hole.
I didn’t realize they had adapters for those harbor freight changers. I went with a no mar for my motorcycle and it works well for trailer tires and some automotive.
I clean up the wheel with a wire wheel on a 9" Grinder.. I use Freylube Rim Grease on the bead area. It dries to a sticky substance that helps to seal the bead.. Yet it makes it easier to brake the bead down 10 years later.
A year later, how did the patch hold up? Of course I noticed those tires were almost ready to need replacing so maybe never made it another year just based on tread.
Also it is best to start stitching from the center and work your way to either side as it won't let air get stuck in there. And helps if you keep one of the plastic covers on the patch so you keep it nice and clean, put it on and pull the little plastic off
Hi Matt! Subscribed! Where can I get that Lucid Adapter for that Harbor Freight manual tire machine?
Excellent video, thank you! Like the steps and pace! Keep it up!
Great walk through, your the first ive seen doing this with a decent looking rim/wheel .... Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the excellent no bs demo. P.S. nice garage.
Like yourself, I love independence and self reliance.
And besides that, if you want to have it done properly, well than you will have to do it yourself. That's my motto.
I have never had a plug type repair fail or cause an unbalanced situation. Fast and easy and with a lift you don't even need to remove the tire/wheel from the car.
[Edit] In many cases you don't even need a lift like yours.
I’ve had good results from the rope plugs, but the reamer tool does a fair bit of damage to the steel belts, making the tire weaker, and generally unsafe for high speed operation. I had a tire fail from major belt separation from rope plugs on an interstate drive. Lucky it was a rear wheel on an AWD car.
@@wallacegrommet9343 I guess anything is possible but not the norm. To many people have used plugs for too long without any problems including myself. Now if you trying to plug a hole from bolt or large object I wouldn't even attempt to patch it from the inside. It's all subjective anyway. It all boils down to what you trust the most or trust to do the job you need it to do.
Same here. In most cases a plug will last for the life of your tire without any issues. His setup is a good investment for those who have space, time and money
I have plugged payloader tires and just recently a combine tire that took 4 plugs to fill the hole from a bone puncture. Lasted all harvest season and the combine is huge, it holds 24k lbs of grain alone so I have full faith in plugs. Also had to plug a traditional tire repair I did after some hay stubble poked through the old hole and punctured the patch
How about at 75 miles per hour? Different conditions, absolutely. The plug I use is better called a patch plug. It’s both! The plug fills and bonds to the hole in the tread casing, and the patch inside seals the puncture. Dismount required, obviously. Living in Washington, I take advantage of Les Schwab tire shops, who patch tires for free as a goodwill public relations practice.
With a clean hole, like that nail made, I just use the method where you use the plug method. Clean up the hole with the provided awl that looks like a coarse file. Attach the patch plug to the inserter, Apply the glue to the plug, and insert the plug into the hole. Wait for glue to set. Air up the tire, trim off the excess, and repair is done in less than 10 minutes.
Skipped over that re-balance check you talked about. Bummer. also, that duck head thing, where do I get that for my HF machine?
Nice to see another Shelby owner changing their own tires! Cheers!
my issue is the bead breaker folded up like paper when it met a truck tire. Dunno if I can get parts. Maybe make a new tube out of heavy steel pipe.
I've manually done tires with tire irons...I worked for a school bus company and they always did those big tires with irons on the floor! I've done bike and motorcycle tires for a long long time, and now am doing tractor tires. I 'cheat' and mount the rim to my workbench LOL.
I just ordered a bubble balancer...so I should be inde on tires and balancing instead of paying $20 and 30 min drive time everytime PLUS I now have 24/7 access to repairs!
Nice home work shop :) like you said it's not about the cost but about the journey, keep moving stay young.
I couldn't agree more with you on everything you stated. That's also a really Kool car
Most nail leaks can be plugged without taking them off the rim. I have a plug in a motorcycle tire that has been there since 2006 that the dealership told me wouldn’t last a day…But I digress, I came here to watch the HF tire remover video and you did a great job. I like your adaptations and plan to make my own version to save a few bucks…welding isn’t free but if you already have the metal…
I agree re good old' fashioned plugs - they work great (but having a better grade "T-handle" insertion tool is essential... also rubber cement to ease the plug in & enhance the seal).
Here's a link to a vid showing z DIY version of the Lucid upgrade:
ruclips.net/video/4uauYavnP7Q/видео.html
I wonder where you could find a tire store that would take the time to do the job right. I'm in Fairport, NY and I haven't found one. I had a slow leak and my local Firestone tried twice to fix my leaky tire, charged me both times, and failed miserably.
Love the video man i just ordered my charger after watching your videos i will only change atv tires so I should be good
I plug it on the car. But looking at the tread you should replace all 4 always do them in sets.
Awesome job perfect where did you get that little adapter thank you
I’ve been a mechanic for 55 years and I just wanted to know why didn’t you just plug it? It would’ve been a lot easier to plug it while the tire was on the vehicle plugs or a lot more practical than patching tire I’ve known people to patch a tire and a few weeks later have to plug it, because the patch fell off inside
Me too. Just plug it i lot easier. I think he just wanna show how to use the tool.
most comments are just silly people , you do what you enjoy doing
Center cap indexed to valve stem and spokes, very good.
Should have used a patch plug, now moisture can get into the hole and rust the belt, causing a dangerous blow out later on. The patch plug is used by all tire shops for that very reason
Patch plugs are superior but he did a good job on the patch. Nothings getting past that.
Absolutely no water will get in the tire with a plug, you are completely wrong
@@joedoe4642 hum
That patch was ridiculous garbage. After that much labor you better be installing a plug patch. The underside of that patch is exposed to the elements...period. I changed and patched tires professionally for years. Thousands and thousands. Sometimes hundreds a day. Watching that was cringe.
Nicely done! I have The same Tire changer and I Fabricated an Attachment that goes on and off as needed to do Motorcycle Tires! How do you like The Lucid Adapter?
I do nearly all of the mechanical work on my four cars. I'm quite happy to DIY brakes, shocks, CV joints, injectors, plugs, paint correction, and all sorts of repairs, especially those requiring lots of skilled labor. But somethings are best hired out. Mounting tires is one of them or any other grunt work requiring a specialized machine but not much brain power. My local tire guy does this for $25 including remove, repair, balance, and mount. I don't donate to any charity or church because the directors all fly on private Gulfstream jets. So I pay the tire shop the going rate and toss the guy who does the actual work an extra twenty bucks. That's my personal form of helping others out in a direct way without any private jets. involved. For a big job like a transmission swap, I usually tip fifty or a hundred bucks. Works good, makes me feel good, helps out the worker, and usually results in a little extra attention to detail on the part of the employee.
Nice video though.
Why did you not use a plug patch ? It looks like a small umbrella that pushed through from the inside.
I like the wheel stud idea. That won't slip
Best thing to put tires is dawn dish soap in a spray bottle with water also makes it easier to get off.. always mark your valve stem with chalk on the tire and align the marks up while installing tire.. never have to worry about balance...
I was wondering why you didn’t just use a wheel plug instead of breaking the tire completely down to fix it, unless you wanted to demonstrate how your harbor freight wheel changer worked?😊
I seen that you had green valve stem caps. Does that indicate the tire supposed to be pressurized with nitrogen and not air
I heard in your video that you balance your own tires. Could you do a video on that as well. Thank you for that full walk through on the Harbor Freight tire changer.
I do have another set of tires and wheels with a slow leak around the rim that I intend to do a video on, so I will include the balancing of these wheels as well. I should be able to get to it within the next two weeks. Thanks for your interest and input. Have a great day!
Mainly good stuff, practice with your bar, using the correct side to dismount. The hooked side is for mounting, soap the bar up a bit and slide it in there, starting by the stem, and push down with one hand or have a buddy do it on the side opposite the stem. This makes it much much easier to pry it off
So how many viewers fussed at you for leaving the green (Nitrogen indicator) valve cap on a wheel you filled with compressed air ? ? ? Nice work.
I thoroughly enjoyed that, I appreciate you sharing it with us.
great job!, recommend some soapy water when taking things apart.
What size of shrink heat tubing you used for the tire iron? I scratched a little bit the rim with the tire iron even though I had it tape? Also…do you like the blue rim protectors you had on at one moment?
I used Plasti Dip coating
Here is a link to the video I made while do it:
ruclips.net/video/zr8VUgYBuOs/видео.html
Hello n God bless. I like the way you made your video on removal and installation of the tire. I was wondering where did you order hour center piece with duck bill, it looks sturdy and less shifting. Plus the screw down bolt/housing is very good. If you can please let me know where I can order one for mine, I'd appreciate it. Thank you for making your video, it helps me to improve my ability to do my tires.
A hydraulic lift and a manual tire changer. Skimp here to go all out there. Nice! I dont have any of those. Hahaha! But I'd love to have both... Nice job!
The 17:05 mark, the cut in the video where all of the cussing happens while trying to seal the bead and keep the air in. :) I enjoyed this video, Cheers!
What kinds of tire spoons were you using? I need those, I like the rubber protection tips.
Hi, excellent video. You're the first person to use the harbor freight changer to replace a larger wheel/lower profile tire, which is the same application for my Minis.
You also mentioned that you had a tire balancer. May I ask which one you use? Thanks
Sure, the balancer I have is the bubble balancer from Harbor Freight, it works very well, but can only balance statically not dynamically. A dynamic balance will require a more sophisticated balancer that spins the wheel. The static balancer usually works well for most tires and narrow wheels, but will fall short if the tire has an imbalance from the inside to outside of the tire. Have a great day!
Good DIY video for a home gamer. That Harbor Fright tire changer looks like a good bang for the buck tool for occasional use. I need five new mud and snow tires for my new-to-me Japanese mini truck and I'd like to do them one at a time so I can sand blast and powder coat the rims, and that would be a big hassle for a tire shop.
Tire shop wouldn't do it ( wait on you to clean & paint ) . This needs to be bolted down some how . Like here he bolted to floor , I've seen people use 4'×4' ×2 plywood 3/4" .
@@davidwhite4474 - I haven't done the tire swap and rim powder coating yet but have decided to do them one at a time, myself. The mini truck uses small tires that are probably not much more difficult to remove and install than motorcycle tires. If it's a problem, I'll get a Harbor Freight tire changer. I'll static balance the tire myself too. It's a low speed truck with small tires and probably doesn't need dynamic balancing.
Where did you get the upper kit for this changer.
best way to not scratch or damage the rim edge is simply to turn the rim upside down with the face pointing downwards. Just cut a hole in a rubber mat and place it on the top surface of the harbor freight tire changer. When working on the backside it doesn't matter if you get some minor scratches